Rich Howells

VIDEO: Behind the Grey – ‘Learning to Breathe’

Ken Jones Imagery released an unofficial music video yesterday for Behind the Grey‘s new single “Learning to Breathe” that has been endorsed by the group. The one-camera shoot is from a recent performance at The Factory: Underground in Wilkes-Barre. The Scranton metal band is in the midst of an Indiegogo campaign to fund their debut […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Sucker and the Russello Project give away tickets to Halloween Queensrÿche show

From a press release: Sucker and the Russello Project will be hosting a Halloween costume contest during their Saturday, Oct. 25 performance at the V-Spot. The winner will be awarded a pair of tickets to the Queensrÿche (with vocalist Todd La Torre) concert at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre on Halloween, Oct. 31. […]

 Stage Walker

THEATRE REVIEW: Two thumbs up for ‘A Behanding in Spokane’

THEATRE REVIEW: Two thumbs up for ‘A Behanding in Spokane’

What lengths do we go to recover what is rightfully ours? This question (among many) is examined in “A Behanding in Spokane,” a dark and twisted comedy by renowned Irish playwright Martin McDonagh. Set in “anywhere U.S.A.,” this piece takes a cruel, albeit intelligent satirical eye to the dark and cutthroat (or behanding, as it […]

 Stage Walker

THEATRE REVIEW: ‘Cocktail Hour’ is a mixture that doesn’t quite go down right

THEATRE REVIEW: ‘Cocktail Hour’ is a mixture that doesn’t quite go down right

Actors Circle, based at the Providence Playhouse (1256 Providence Rd., Scranton), opened their 33rd season with A.R Gurney’s 1988 comedy “The Cocktail Hour,” running Sept. 11-21. The play features four characters; Bradley and Ann (portrayed by John Arena and Patricia McAvoy) are an aging upper-class couple who are attempting to enjoy an evening of drinks […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO PREMIERE: New Threatpoint music and live footage in CD release show promo

What kind of chaos will you be in for if you attend Threatpoint‘s CD release party on Friday, Oct. 3? This video, created by Ken Jones Imagery, will prep you for a night of unrelenting brutality. The Scranton-based groove metal group is unleashing their second album, “Careful What You Wish For,” at the New Bar […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

$15 social fundraiser at POSH supports Diva Productions

$15 social fundraiser at POSH supports Diva Productions

From a press release: What happens when you put a renowned creative strategist, an entrepreneurial restaurateur, and a fabulous venue together? A big idea with a small price tag. “When POSH’s Joshua Mast reached out, it was very clear to me how much he cares about our community,” notes Helen Lavelle, president and CEO of […]

 Rich Howells

Getting to know singer/songwriter Jack Woodbridge and his multiple musical personalities

Getting to know singer/songwriter Jack Woodbridge and his multiple musical personalities

Scranton artist opens up on new album 'You Don’t Know Jack'

ven after about three decades in the business, three solo albums, and countless performances from here to New York City, we’re still getting to know Jack Woodbridge. Actually, he’s still figuring out who he is as well. Releasing a new album called “You Don’t Know Jack” last Sunday at Duffy’s Coffee House in Clarks Summit, […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO PREMIERE: Jack Woodbridge – ‘It’s All in His Head’

Scranton singer/songwriter Jack Woodbridge just released his third album, “You Don’t Know Jack,” and we’ve got the exclusive online premiere of the music video for his first single, “It’s All in His Head.” The video, starring Jimmy Reynolds, Steven Beautz, Jonathan Chesnick, Amanda Yitkakovitch, Colleen Reynolds, Victoria Orazi, and Susan Kitcho, was filmed in Scranton […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO: Minus Fields – ‘Andro’

Minus Fields premiered their first-ever music video on Sept. 17 for “Andro,” featuring animation and direction by Kyle Rebar. The track comes from the Scranton-based trio’s five-song EP, “Ceramic,” which was released earlier this month. Minus Fields features Chris Genovese on bass, Jarett Schnessel on drums, and Michael Lambert on guitar and vocals. The hard […]

 Rich Howells

‘A Behanding’ in Scranton

‘A Behanding’ in Scranton

Diva Productions at the Olde Brick Theatre takes a risk with a twisted dark comedy

asey Thomas is greeting acting students as they come in the door of the Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton on Wednesday night for a preview of his latest production, but he stops short of shaking hands – they’re covered in spray paint from all the prop hands this play requires. As if this wasn’t evidence […]